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Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Pathway to CPA membership
The following steps demonstrate the pathway to CPA membership for full members of ACCA.
Step 1: Determine your eligibility
You may be eligible to apply for CPA Australia membership if you:
- are a current member of good standing with ACCA and not under any investigation for professional conduct infringements
- did not gain entry to ACCA membership through another Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA), any other similar pathway agreements or any special member pathway
- have successfully completed all ACCA exams and Practical Experience Requirements (PER)
- have maintained membership with ACCA for a minimum of five consecutive years
- hold a university degree recognised by CPA Australia as being at least comparable to Australian Bachelor degree level. This will be determined during the verification of your application.
Step 2: Apply
Complete our online application, including the required documents with your application and membership fee.
In your application, nominate ACCA as the professional body with whom you hold membership.
Step 3: Verification and outcome of your application
Your application will take approximately 10 to 15 working days to verify. We will send you an email advising you of your assessment outcome.
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